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Posted on September 30, 2014September 30, 2014

Miracle

Have you ever heard of the song, Miracle, by Celine Dion? It was my first pregnancy soundtrack. I kind of got the idea that this song was about babies. Other…

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Posted on September 29, 2014September 30, 2014

Time flies

This picture was taken in October 2011. That was close to 3 years ago and yet I still remember the day as if it were yesterday. I had just resigned…

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I let my daughter give me a haircut and now I’ve got #quarantinehair !!! I’m not going to lie you guys, it’s going to take some time for me to embrace it! 💇🏼‍♀️ - So, @marcia__utomo wanted to give herself some bangs. She got the reference and the youtube tutorials and all that. But what she was missing was practice ground. So, in attempt to be the good mother that I wanna be, I volunteered to be the willing participant. First snip - “I don’t think it’s short enough.” Second snip - “Girl, don’t hesitate. Make the cut!” 💇🏼‍♀️ Et voila! I looked up and OMG JEEZ GURL I DIDN’T MEAN CHOP IT ALL OFF!! 🤦🏼‍♀️ However in the spirit of making memories during this time - “It’s okay, my hair will grow back. But now your turn! You can do this!” - Hers turned out really, really good. The bangs really suits her, I think (swipe to see) plus, she loves me 💝 Then (swipe again) to see what @budhipurnamautomo sees when he sees me now 🤣 Alright then, I’m guessing bandanas will be my new bestie now. And excuse me if I wear a hat or shut off the video on our next zoom calls, friends 👋🏻 I’ve always been the DDIY (Don’t Do It Yourself) kinda gal anyway. 🙇🏼‍♀️ #momlife #quarantineandchill
Dear children, being your mother has changed me in ways I never thought was possible. It has altered the way I saw myself and the world around me. It has forced me to learn, adapt, adjust, create, remake, and improve myself and the way I do things. It compelled me to have the courage to try new things and to get back up whenever I failed. How I wished that motherhood came with a little bit of warning on what to expect before it threw me on the wildest rollercoaster ride! However, in the midst of all the confusion that left me feeling like I’m left in the wilderness, I have found joy like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I have become content and satisfied with the things I used to take for granted, because now I know that as long as we’re healthy, we’re safe, and we’re together, everything in my world is good. - So, @nickelodeon told my kids about #mothersday and that’s how I got to enjoy a very relaxing Sunday. I watched 3 movies on my own uninterrupted (gift from everyone), got a nice brunch and dinner prepared (gift from M2), unlimited hugs on demand (gift from M3), and a really beautiful mother’s day greeting (swipe to see gift from M1, who made me skinny tee-hee!) Thank you my darlings. I feel appreciated and loved ❤️
I’ve got a question for you: What are you doing to intentionally create memories for your children during this time? A friend asked me this a while back and since then I couldn’t stop thinking about it. What am I doing to help my kids create memories of this time? This thought kind of set me off on a project, to capture more of our day to day conversations together. I love the exchange of thoughts I have with my children, even when they set me on rollercoaster of emotions, it’s still really nice when I think of it. And best of all, I usually learn something from it. So, we’ll be doing a series of videos of our daily conversations, to have something for them to look back on. And we’d love to share it with you. Just because I made three babies and I managed to raise them up until now without ruining them (I hope), doesn’t make me a professional parent. So, this will mainly cover the things that we do in our homes, which have or have not worked for us. The series will be called “Come Sit With Us”, and we’d love you to do just that. Looking forward to seeing you then! 💛 Anyway, that’s my way of looking at it. My willing participant, who is my pre-teen daughter, however, has other thoughts as to why we’re doing this. Swipe ⬅️ to hear her thoughts. Thanks Marsh! 🤣
Dear kids, before I was your mom, I was a wife. And before I was a wife, I was me. So, please understand (and accept) my escapes to the bathroom or my room during this #stayathome period, or when I take a little longer to get ready just so I can enjoy some silence. Because, that’s just me, prioritizing me and my mental health. Kthxbhay. #momlife Btw, this photo is old, I haven’t been out of my pjs the entire weekend 🙆‍♀️ Anyhoo, how’s everyone doing? Tomorrow is Monday, y’all! 👋🏻
To my son who feels most at home in nature, happy Earth Day to you! 🌏 - Thank you for reminding us that the Earth belongs to each and everyone of us and it is ours to thank and celebrate today. Thanks for teaching us to care just a little bit more every day, and for inspiring us to pick up new simple habits that not only benefit the Earth but benefit us too. To us, you are a hero. - Let’s leave Mother Earth to rest for a bit right now, Mike. We’ll #stayathome. And hope she’ll let you go explore the beautiful parts where the orangutans live freely again soon 🦧🌏💚 #momlife #earthday #tanjungputingnationalpark
#stayathome means a lot of Tik Tok videos for this girl and in the name of quality time and 10s of bonding time I try to get in some. But I’m not even gonna pretend to understand what it’s all about... or even try to pretend that I can dance after 2 minutes of practice 🤷🏼‍♀️ but hey, how’d I do? Can I claim #dancingqueen? 😏🤣 @marcia__utomo sure can tho!🤗 #momlife
What did you do a month ago that you took for granted? - For me, it was working outside of my home and being this close to other people. Miss your laughter and your faces, and laughing at my own face in this photo in front of you 🤣 Virtual group hugs! 🤗 #entrovertedintrovert #extrovertbyprofession 😏
Stay forever, Sunday ❤️ Even on a Friday. And also on a Monday. And warm my heart with sights as these until we remember the days once again. #stayathome #dirumahaja
Let me share with you some comforting words I received from a friend amidst these confusing times: “We are not going downwards. This is awakening, this is breakthrough, this is a hike up. And this hike is easier to conquer if you have friends walking alongside you. The view on top will be better if you have loved ones to share it with. I’m here, always.” - Even when it feels like the sky is about to fall on my head, I am grateful for those who are here - holding my hands, putting an umbrella above my head, and pushing me to keep going with their encouraging words. I will owe my strength and my courage to take on what comes next to these people. If you’re feeling anything like me today, like the storm is about to drown you, but you’re also feeling alone, text me... Let me hold your hand, let me put an umbrella over your head, and let me push you forward with encouraging words. Let me remind you that you aren’t alone and that we’re in this together. This storm will wash us, but it will not wash us away.
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